LAURENTIAN

ADMISSIONS

ASSOCIATES

HANDBOOK 2016-2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Job Description ...... 3

II. The Interview ...... 3-4

III. College Fair/Night ...... 4

IV Admissions Requirements ...... 4-5

V. Deadlines ...... 5

VI. Financial Aid ...... 5

VII. Merit Scholarships...... 5-6

VIII. Legacy Grants ...... 6

IX. Questions and Answers ...... 6-13

X. St. Lawrence Trivia ...... 13

XI. Did You Do These Things Before You Graduated? ...... 13-14

XII. Telephone Numbers ...... 14

XIV. Appendix #1 Alumni Interview Form ...... 15

XV. Appendix #2 Interview Rating Chart ...... 16

XVI. Appendix #3 College Fair Evaluation Form ...... 17

XVII. Appendix #4 Profile for the Class of 2018 ...... 18-19

I. JOB DESCRIPTION The Laurentian Admissions Associates (LAA) group has served the University in one form or another on a volunteer basis since the early 1970's. The group has grown to include more than 500 members from across the country and around the world. Associates serve as St. Lawrence resources for students and parents living in their area. They perform a variety of tasks which may include:  Conducting alumni interviews for prospective students.  Representing St. Lawrence at local college fairs.  Identifying and actively encouraging potential SLU students by maintaining personal contact with them throughout the recruitment process.  Writing or telephoning students who have applied or have been accepted.  Attending (or hosting) receptions/events for prospective students and their families.

II. THE INTERVIEW A. The purpose of the interview is two-fold. First, we seek your evaluation of a student's potential to succeed at St. Lawrence. Second, we hope that your enthusiasm for SLU is clearly conveyed to the student. B. The Admissions Office will contact you when we receive an interview request in your area. If you can cover it, we will email you a student profile sheet with an interview form and the required rating chart. C. The profile sheet will include the student's contact information. It is your responsibility to contact the student as soon as possible to arrange a mutually convenient time to meet. The profile sheet will indicate a due date. We ask that you please submit the interview write-up including the rating as soon as possible. It is important that the student receives credit for the interview. Please email your interview results to the program coordinator, Donna Schaab at [email protected]. D. Your comments and assessments are extremely important to us and will remain confidential. E. The interview is part of our overall evaluation process. F. Our interviews in the office are rather informal. We make an effort to put the student at ease. We generally talk with the student for 20-30 minutes, and then invite the parent(s) in to ask questions. Some topics which we all have used are listed below, but please feel free to create your own questions as well!  Why St. Lawrence? How did you become interested in us?  What do you expect to gain from your college experience?  Tell me about your school. Do you like it there?  What courses are you taking? Which is your favorite and why?  How do you spend your non-academic time? In school? Outside of school?  What was the greatest educational experience you have had outside of the classroom?  Do you enjoy reading? If so, what books have had the greatest impact on you?  How have you spent your summer vacations?  What can I answer for you? G. At the end of the interview, it is best to spend a few minutes on how St. Lawrence benefited you. It is fine to talk about the social and athletic side but the emphasis should be on the value of the education. By speaking at the end of the interview when the student is more relaxed, you will be "selling" St. Lawrence in a very effective way. H. Should a student contact you directly to request an interview, the correct procedure is to contact our office to register the interview with our program coordinator. You will be advised on our current procedures and provided with our rating chart. All data is entered in our database electronically consequently an interview rating is a required field so it must be provided. I. Interviews can be conducted wherever you feel most comfortable. Your home, your office, the local library, a coffee shop….whatever is most convenient. We would, however, discourage meeting a student at their home.

III. THE COLLEGE FAIR/NIGHT PROGRAM A. Your representation at college fairs is essential to the success of St. Lawrence's nationwide search for high-caliber students. We have student representation from all over the country. Your efforts undoubtedly make a difference. We will contact you when we are invited to a fair in your area. If you know of a college fair in your area, please let us know in case we are not on the invitation list.

B. When you commit to cover a fair, the Admissions Office will schedule to ship you a box of materials which may include:  Inquiry Cards - hand one to everyone you can. Ask them to complete the card at the table if possible. It is a good conversation starter and gets the student on the mailing list. Please feel free to make notations on the cards if students have special requests or questions. Gather completed cards at the end of the program and send them back to the Admissions Office. The cards are coded for specific events. If you have leftovers at the end of the fair, please dispose of them. Do not use them for other events.  College Fair Brochure - General information brochure; your main handout. C. If you cannot answer a question, don't hesitate to refer the student or parent to us, take down all the information and call the office for a response, or business cards for the counselor assigned to your area will be included in your college fair box. D. Be sure to follow up with a call or letter to those students or parents with whom you have made a strong connection. E. Complete the college fair evaluation form and return it to us with any inquiry cards and the banner in the postage paid return envelope. Your comments are relevant to next year’s attendance. F. Thanks again for helping! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office.

IV. ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: A. Common Application- In order to make the application process more convenient to students, St. Lawrence uses the Common Application. Students can only apply online. The Common Application includes:  General student information  Personal Essay B. Secondary School Transcript - suggested curriculum would include:  4 years - English  3 years - Social Studies  3 years - Foreign Language  3 years - Mathematics*  3 years - Science* *Students planning on pursuing college studies in mathematics or science (particularly the 3-2 Engineering program) should present 4 years of mathematics and at least 3 years of science. Special circumstances may prevent a student from completing these courses. If this is the case, have the student call the Admissions Office. C. Standardized Testing –St. Lawrence University is test optional, which means that students are not required to submit their SAT or ACT scores. Students who feel as though their scores accurately represent their academic ability are encouraged to submit. Conversely, those students who are not satisfied with their scores are not expected to submit. Students must indicate on the St. Lawrence Common Application Supplement which scores, if any, they wish to have considered in the application process.  ACT (optional)  SAT (optional) (required for International)  SAT Reasoning Test (optional) D. Recommendations  Two Teachers  Guidance Counselor  Additional Reference (optional)

V. APPLICATION DEADLINES  Early Decision Starts on November 1 (students may commit to ED anytime from Nov. 1 through Feb. 1)  Regular Decision February 1  Transfer (fall) March 1  Transfer (spring) November 1 

VI. FINANCIAL AID A. Most of our financial aid is based on demonstrated financial need. B. We do NOT offer athletic scholarships to our students with the exception of a select few Men's and Women's Division I Ice Hockey players. C. Financial need is determined from data supplied on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available at school guidance and university financial aid offices. . Students who live in State should also fill out the TAP application. The deadline for submission of forms is February 1th. It is important for students to meet the deadline because our funds are limited, so late filers will be at a disadvantage in the consideration for St. Lawrence aid. D. The financial aid package from St. Lawrence will normally consist of some combination of scholarships, grant, loan and work study program opportunities. E. Although in most cases admissions decisions are made independent of financial need, for those students who are academically borderline, financial need may be a factor.

VII. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS In 1991, St. Lawrence began offering academic merit-based scholarships. Scholars receive a minimum award regardless of financial need. Students are automatically considered for merit scholarships when they apply to St. Lawrence University. The merit scholarship amounts range from $15,000 to $32,000 per year. We also award two full-tuition scholarships (one to the top female and male applicants to the first year class). These scholarships are awarded based on academic and co-curricular achievements, as well as character and citizenship. We also have a few scholarships that students can apply for:  Community Service Scholarship- $10,000 per year, awarded to students who are devoted to community service.  Leadership Scholarship- $10,000 per year, awarded to students who demonstrate leadership in multiple high school or community activities.  Vilas Scholarship- $22,000 per year, awarded to students who plan to pursue a career in business.  Presidential Diversity Scholarship- $32,000 per year, awarded to students from ethnically diverse backgrounds.  Augsbury/North Country Scholarship- $27,000 per year, awarded to students from specific schools in the North Country who are nominated by their school and selected by the admissions committee. For more information on financial aid and merit awards, please refer students and families to the Financial Aid Office.

VIII. LEGACY GRANTS Beginning with the 1998-1999 academic year, St. Lawrence began offering Legacy Grants. This grant is available to incoming students who are the child, grandchild, great-grandchild or sibling of current students or alumni. Eligible students receive an annual $2,500 Legacy Grant totaling $10,000 over four years. For more information on Legacy Grants, please refer students and families to the Financial Aid Office.

IX. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (The answers in this section are abbreviated for convenience. For more detailed answers, consult the Office of Admissions or the current course catalog.) 1. Regular Admissions A. Deadline: February 1 B. Application fee: $60.00 Students who make an official visit to SLU automatically receive a fee waiver. Fee waivers for special circumstances are available through the students Guidance Counselor or contact Admissions for more information. C. Decision letters: notification is in late March (All acceptances are contingent on the understanding that there will be no significant decline in the student’s total record during the final term.) D. We use the Common Application on-line as our only application. We also added an optional Pre-Application which allows students to indicate their interest in St. Lawrence early on so that we may begin a file for them and respond more effectively to their interests. E. Students apply on-line through the Common Applications website.

2. Early Decision A. Early Decision should only be utilized if St. Lawrence is the student’s first choice. B. If accepted, the candidate agrees to withdraw all applications to other colleges. C. On November 1 we will begin to review all completed Early Decision applications. Students will receive notification regarding our decision approximately one month later. They may commit to ED up to February 1. D. Acceptance under Early Decision is binding assuming that sufficient financial aid is provided. Early Decision candidates may fill out an Early Version Financial Aid Form (EVFAF) in order to receive an estimated award package.

3. Interview A. Regular Admission: Interview not required but strongly recommended. B. Transfer Admission: Interview not required but strongly recommended.

4. What role do I play as an LAA interviewer? A. You will be contacted by the Admissions Office when a student requests an alumni interview. A student data, interview form, and rating chart will then be forwarded to you. It is your responsibility to contact the student as soon as possible. B. The primary role of the LAA is two-fold. First, the interviewer is asked to get a feel for the student and evaluate whether or not the student would make a good match with SLU. Secondly, the interviewer should share his/her enthusiasm for SLU with the prospective student. C. A visit to campus should be strongly encouraged.

5. How competitive is admissions at St. Lawrence? St. Lawrence is a selective institution which seeks students who are intellectually curious and eager to join a vibrant academic community. Competition for admission depends on the applicant pool from year to year. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office if they have further questions.

6. What factors are used in evaluating a candidate’s application? A. Objective criteria: Grades, class rank, type of secondary school, level of courses taken and standardized test scores (if submitted). B. Subjective criteria: Essay, letters of recommendation, extracurricular involvement, leadership qualities, and the interview also play a significant role in the process. These aspects of the application permit us to know the distinct qualities and characteristics of each applicant. We admit people to St. Lawrence, not just grades and test scores!

7. Of the objective criteria, which is the most important? A. Secondary school transcript 1) Demonstrated day-to-day performance 2) Accelerated, advanced placement, or honors courses 3) A comprehensive average (B+/A range) within a strong college prep program

8. What roles do SAT and ACT scores play in the admissions decisions? A. St. Lawrence has a test optional admissions process. The submission of standardized test scores (SAT-I, SAT Reasoning or ACT) is optional. Students must indicate on the St. Lawrence Common Application which scores, if any, they wish to have considered in the application process. SAT scores must be submitted by International Applicants.

9. What are the average standardized test scores? A. 61% of entering first year students submitted SAT I scores with a median score of 1820.

10. Does St. Lawrence accept Advanced Placement credit? A. For many (not all) AP exams, advanced standing and credit toward graduation will be given to students who achieve a rating of 4 or 5.

B. The effect of advanced credit is at the discretion of each department chair. C. See the Web Page or catalog for more information.

11. What is SLU’s academic calendar? A. Two semesters, each approximately 14 weeks long 1) Fall semester – begins late August 2) Spring semester – begins third week in January 3) Students generally take 4 courses per semester

12. Isn’t St. Lawrence rather isolated? What is there to do? A. Our rural setting helps to develop a strong sense of community, marked by a high level of activity on campus, and promotes interaction among students, faculty and administrators. B. Safe, clean and quiet environment. C. Close to major cities in Canada, namely and Montreal. D. The Adirondack Mountains offer hiking, skiing, biking, climbing and camping. SLU does have a very active Outing Club and Outdoor Program, as well as an Outdoor Studies minor; Adirondack Semester. E. SLU offers: 1) Over 170 different clubs and organizations ranging from Habitat for Humanity (help build homes for the disadvantaged) to the Java House (live bands) 2) Athletics: 32 varsity athletic teams, and a number of club teams. Students actively support the DIII teams as well as DI Men and Women’s Hockey, and intramural sports ranging from broomball and flag football to Frisbee and soccer. 3) The Arts: Plays in the Peterson-Kermani Hall, movies in town or at the student center, concerts in the Chapel, art exhibits in our gallery, guest lecturers in Herring Cole, the Student Center and other areas around campus, panel discussions, and musical performances in the Arts Center as well as in various other places throughout campus.

13. What is the First-Year Program? A. It involves all first year students by combining the academic experience with the residential environment. First year students choose one liberal arts class with a theme that interests them. Each course is team-taught by two faculty members. These same faculty members also serve as academic advisors for students in their sections. Each group of approximately 30 students approaches the one-semester course in a way unique to their faculty team and is housed together in a “residential college.” The groups schedule a variety of functions, projects and outings, sometimes relating directly to their residential college course, and other times extracurricular in nature. During the second semester, students choose a subject specific First Year Seminar, which focuses on developing research skills.

14. Are there any other required classes? A. Distribution requirements: please refer to the catalog.

15. What percent of St. Lawrence students join fraternities and sororities? A. 2 fraternities, 4 sororities. B. For the 2015-2016 year, approximately 10% men and 19% women were Greek

16. How much of a role do sororities and fraternities play in the social life? A. They frequently sponsor events that are open to the entire campus. B. There are no compelling social pressures to join. C. The Greek system in no way dominates the social environment.

17. Are students allowed to have cars on campus? A. Yes. Approximately 50% of the students have cars (including first year students).

18. What computer facilities does St. Lawrence have? A. Computers at St. Lawrence are viewed as a resource to be used in every discipline. Thus it is the philosophy of the college to integrate the computer into all facets of academic life. B. Students are not required to have their own computer, though most students do. C. The St. Lawrence University campus is completely wireless.

D. The network acts as a hard drive and can be accessed from any computer on campus. E. For more specific details, the student should contact the Information Technology Department (315/229-5770).

19. What is the composition of the student body? A. For the 2015-2016 year, the student body was comprised of students from 45 different states and 63 foreign countries.

20. What is the male-female ratio? A. Approximately 45:55

21. How large are classes at St. Lawrence? A. The average class size is 16 students. B. Some courses, particularly at the introductory level, are larger, but there are many classes with fewer. 66% of classes have 25 or fewer students and 98% have 40 or fewer. C. 11:1 student/faculty ratio. No classes at St. Lawrence are instructed by graduate students.

22. What percent of the full-time faculty have doctorates? A. 99% hold the Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree.

23. Do faculty give time to their students? A. St. Lawrence faculty strives to achieve a harmony of good teaching and first-rate scholarship. Many are well known as accomplished scholars in their field, but as a group they are dedicated to teaching and to being accessible to students. Academic advisement is one of their most important responsibilities.

24. Are there opportunities for off-campus or foreign study? A. St. Lawrence actively promotes off-campus and cross-cultural study for its students. In fact, approximately 50% of our students participate in at least one off-campus program prior to graduation. Students have the option to go abroad for as many as 3 semesters. Programs in 18 countries, 6 within the United States, and more than 50 other countries with the ISEP (International Student Exchange Program).

25. May St. Lawrence students participate in ROTC programs? A. St. Lawrence students who wish to enroll in ROTC can cross-register and participate in Clarkson University’s Air Force and Army program.

26. When do I declare a major? A. SLU does not admit students to specific programs or majors, but rather to the University and the liberal arts curriculum in general. B. Students are required to declare a major by the second semester of their sophomore year. By this time, students will have taken 16 courses in a wide variety of disciplines and will have had the time to think creatively about their abilities and interests. C. Students can design their own multi-field majors by combining courses from two or three departments, choosing an advisor from each participating department, and submitting a multi-field proposal for approval. D. For a list of major and minor programs offered: refer to travel piece.

27. What is St. Lawrence’s advising system like and what support services are available? A. Academic advisors: 1) Each student, from the moment he or she enrolls, will have an academic advisor. Faculty who teach in each First Year College serve as advisors for the students in that college. When students declare a major, they will select an advisor in that department. If a student is pre-health, pre-law, pre- management, etc. he/she will have advising in that concentration as well. 2) All faculty members set aside office hours specifically for student conferences. B. Career counseling and placement: 1) SLU employs a Professional Career Service Staff, who support students in exploring career options. In cooperation with representatives from business, government, social services and other fields, they assist students in finding internships and jobs. Each senior has a personal meeting with a career services staff member in the fall to discuss possible career or graduate school options. C. Personal counseling: 1) A member of the student services staff serves as a full-time coordinator of the counseling program. The counseling center employs full-time professional counselors who provide confidential counseling, consultation, crisis management, and outreach services free of charge. 2) Members of the student services staff, along with qualified members of the psychology and education departments, serve as part-time counselors to students. 3) Specially trained upper-class students serve as Community Assistants (CA’s) in the dorms.

D. Pre-professional advisement: 1) Special committees advise pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-management, pre-law and 3-2 engineering students. E. Religious counseling: 1) SLU employs a full-time chaplain, associate chaplain, and chaplain intern to advise students on spiritual and personal matters. 2) SLU does have a Newman Center. 3) SLU does have a chapter of Hillel for interested Jewish students. F. Writing Center: 1) Students who desire trained assistance in any writing project may consult the University’s Writing Center. Writing Centers are located in ODY Library and the Science Library. Student tutors and faculty members serve as critical readers, pointing out weaknesses in structure, organization, style, or logic and errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling. 2) The Writing Center also aides students with speech performance in addition to their written work. G. Office for Academic Services for Students with Special Needs: 1) The Office for Academic Services for Students with Special Needs is available to assist individuals who have learning or physical disabilities, ensuring that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of University life, coordinating supportive services and programs that enable students with disabilities to reach their educational potential, and increasing the level of awareness among all members of the University so that students with disabilities are able to perform at a level limited only by their abilities, not their disabilities. Anyone who is hearing impaired, visually impaired, a wheelchair-user, or has other mobility or hand-function impairment is provided counsel on the facilities, equipment, and accommodations available at St. Lawrence. 2) 315/229-5104, website: http://web.stlawu.edu/needs

28. How does the 3-2 Basic Engineering program work? A. Three years at St. Lawrence for grounding in mathematics and the sciences within a general liberal arts curriculum. B. Transfer to any one of the six engineering schools (listed below) with which we are affiliated to receive their specialized training in two additional years. {Clarkson, Columbia, Dartmouth, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Univ. of Rochester } C. Upon successful completion of the five-year course of study, students will receive two bachelor’s degrees.

29. What is the 4 + 1 MBA program? A. In cooperation with the Clarkson University Graduate School of Management, Union Graduate College or Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), SLU offers its students an opportunity to pursue an accelerated program of study leading to the BA or BS and MBA degree in a five-year period. B. 4 years – SLU, 1 year – Clarkson, Union or RIT

30. Does St. Lawrence have a nursing program? A. Yes. We now offer a combined nursing program with NYU.

31. Does St. Lawrence have any special programs for pre-med or pre-dental school students? A. We have a pre-health advisement program available for interested students. B. Students interested in medical school or dental school may talk to their advisors about two Early Assurance Programs at St. Lawrence. 1) College of Medicine of the State University of New York, Health Sciences Center at Syracuse. 2) State University of New York School of Dentistry at Buffalo. Both programs offer guaranteed admission at the conclusion of their senior year to sophomores who meet eligibility guidelines.

32. What division are St. Lawrence’s intercollegiate teams? A. SLU is a NCAA Division III institution that competes in the . B. Exceptions: Men’s and Women’s Varsity Hockey are Division I. C. Approximately 66% of our students participate in SLU’s intramural program. (Men’s: alpine skiing, cross country skiing, cross country running, crew, ice hockey, , , soccer, squash, , , tennis, indoor/outdoor track & field, and football. Women’s: alpine skiing, cross country skiing, cross country running, golf, crew, ice hockey, basketball, soccer, , squash, swimming, lacrosse, tennis, field hockey, indoor/outdoor track and field, and . Coed: equestrian)

33. Does St. Lawrence offer athletic scholarships? A. No, all financial assistance is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need and academic merit with the exception of a few men’s and women’s varsity ice hockey players.

34. How do transfer admissions work? A. Transfer students are considered for admission with advanced academic standing. Generally students have maintained close to a 3.0 cumulative average. Because of St. Lawrence University’s graduation and residency requirements, no student can transfer more than two years’ work from another institution. Graduates of two- year colleges who have completed a liberal arts program and have met the standards for admission are normally admitted with junior standing. B. Transfer admission requirements: 1) An application for admission including non-refundable $60 fee. a. Fall entry application should be complete by March 1. b. Spring entry application should be complete by November 1. 2) Secondary School Report form including: official, final high school transcript and SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores (optional). 3) An official college transcript of academic record from any college(s) at which the student has matriculated, including grades for the last completed semester. 4) Mid term grade report for applicants currently enrolled in courses. 5) College Recommendation Form: A recommendation from a faculty member with whom the student has studied. 6) A list of courses, including the course number, which will be completed prior to expected entry date. 7) A copy of the catalog from the college attended must be sent to the SLU registrar. 8) Statement of Good Standing for applicants currently enrolled. C. Please refer the student to the Admissions Office with any specific questions.

35. What is HEOP? A. Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is a New York State funded program designed for low income students residing in New York State who meet specific academic and economic guidelines. B. Students admitted to this program complete an SLU summer program prior to fall entrance and work closely with the HEOP director on campus. Any specific questions should be referred to the HEOP director (315-229- 5580).

36. What is C-Step? A. The main objective of the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (C-STEP) is to increase career opportunities in the licensed professions and in scientific, technical and health-related careers.

37. What distinguishes SLU from other small, private, liberal arts colleges? Although this question could be answered in a variety of ways depending on your own personal experiences, there are certain points that we recommend that you highlight: A. Strong sense of community B. Experiential learning – At SLU, a great emphasis is placed on students learning actively rather than passively, through a round table discussion based style of teaching. C. St. Lawrence’s unique First-Year Program (see #13) D. Multi-disciplinary learning – (the First Year Program is an excellent example of this) Also, double majors and minors area common. E. Significant leadership opportunities through clubs, theme houses, and other organizations. F. Location – the benefits of our location include our proximity to the Adirondacks, Ottawa, Montreal, and provide for a safe and welcoming town. G. International emphasis – highlight our many on- and off-campus programs

X. ST. LAWRENCE TRIVIA  St. Lawrence is the only independent liberal arts college in the United States with a comprehensive program in Canadian studies.  St. Lawrence is 90 minutes from the embassies of virtually every nation in the world (in the Canadian capital of Ottawa) and two hours from the world’s second largest French-speaking city, Montreal.  St. Lawrence’s permanent art collection numbers more than 7,000 pieces.  St. Lawrence is the oldest continuously coeducational college in New York; women were represented on the Board of Trustees as early as 1897.

XI. DID YOU DO THESE THINGS BEFORE YOU GRADUATED?  Climb the Gunnison Memorial Chapel tower on a fall day and watch the Bachellor Chime being rung  Take a walk down the Avenue of the Elms  Join a committee on the Thelmo, the student governing body  Write an article or a letter to the editor for The Hill News  See a student-directed theatre production  Study in Herring-Cole Hall  Take a walk or run on the Little River Nature Trail in the spring when the wildflowers are out  Attend the opening of the annual Student Art Show  Read the Laurentian literary magazine  Skate on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa  Attend Moving-Up Day  Go to a Laurentian Singers concert  Bike the five-mile loop in the countryside surrounding Canton  Go to Lake Placid to shop or just explore  Ski at Titus Mountain on a Friday night  Have a picnic at Lampson Falls  Go with a group to Catamount Lodge

 Canoe on the Little River  Experience the Candlelight Service  Go cross country skiing on the golf course  Join an Outing Club hike  Go to a St. Lawrence-Clarkson hockey game  Go to a performance at the Java Barn  Attend an event of the St. Lawrence Festival of the Arts  Build or renovate a house with Habitat for Humanity  Take a faculty or staff member to lunch in the dining hall  Attend a “fireside chat” with the Dean of Students  Try the Munro Family Climbing Wall at Newell Field House  Enjoy a Caribou Coffee by the fireplace in Brewer Bookstore  Sit in an Adirondack chair  Watch the sun setting through the stained glass windows of the chapel

XII. CONTACT INFORMATION ADMISSIONS ...... 800-285-1856 or 315-229-5261 FINANCIAL AID ...... 800-355-0863 or 315-229-5265 Fax: Admissions ...... 315-229-5818 Fax: Financial Aid ...... 315-229-7418 Email ...... [email protected] Web site ...... www.stlawu.edu

Appendix 1

ALUMNI INTERVIEW

DATE STUDENT ADDRESS HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI INTERVIEWER RATING see chart

Comments:

Appendix 2 Admissions Interview Rating Chart 2016

1. Articulate, poised, confident, and passionate about St. Lawrence. Academic desire of some sort (reading, geography, languages etc.). Has spent a consistent amount of time on academics AND is devoted to extracurricular accomplishments and shows leadership in their involvement(s). Possesses a sense of self which is highly individualized and/or distinctive. If we don’t accept him/her it is because they are not prepared for the rigors of St. Lawrence, otherwise we will be passing up on an extremely talented individual.

2. Strong sense of self. Vocalized academic and extracurricular interests. Has a strong interest in St. Lawrence. Speaks with conviction and experience. Mature, intelligent individual.

3. Has put their best foot forward. Academically motivated. Personable, interesting, engaged. Someone you can see at St. Lawrence. Perhaps not a stand-out, but enthusiastically discusses interests compared to peers. Could have a variety of meaningful involvements but doesn’t seek leadership roles.

4. Middle of the road. Candid. Appears academically average. Has extracurricular and academic interests but isn’t able to elaborate on them or why they are meaningful to him/her. Seems admissible based on interview but not necessarily memorable. Nothing in the interview makes or breaks the admissions decision.

5. One dimensional but potential for growth. Does not express interest in academics. Lacks maturity, appears uninterested and has done little research on St. Lawrence. Below average interview for various reasons and hard to determine their academic or social engagement on campus. If application proves otherwise, interviewer could understand admission.

6. Academically lazy, will choose not to engage in the classroom. Little interest or knowledge about St. Lawrence. No or limited extracurricular involvements. Seems to be practicing for other interviews or interviewing because they were told to do so. Mildly offensive due to immaturity. Can’t see student at St. Lawrence base on interview.

7. Blatantly disrespectful of others or the institution. Seems purposefully disengaged, they are here only because they HAVE to be. Highly dysfunctional. We would not want this individual on our campus regardless of application.

Appendix 3 COLLEGE FAIR EVALUATION

Name(s): ______

Program: ______Program Code: ______

City/State: ______

Date/Time: ______

How would you rate this program?

 Excellent  Okay – but not much interest in St. Lawrence  Successful  Not worthwhile

How often should St. Lawrence be represented at this program in the future?

 Every year  Occasionally  Every other year  Never again

Approximately how many cards did you distribute? ______

Approximately how many students did you see? ______

Of the students you saw, approximately what percentage of them were:

Seniors ____ Juniors ____ Sophomores ____ Freshman ____ Other ____

Did you have enough materials? ______

 small  medium  large  other

Did you have trouble answering student’s questions? If so, please explain.

______

Would you be willing to attend this program again next year? ______

Other comments: ______

______

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______Thank you for volunteering